1. What is the meaning of Matthew 23:12?

2. How can we apply "whoever exalts himself will be humbled" in daily life?

3. What does Matthew 23:12 teach about the dangers of pride?

4. How does Matthew 23:12 relate to Philippians 2:3 on humility?

5. In what ways can we practice humility as Jesus exemplified?

6. How does Matthew 23:12 challenge our understanding of true greatness?

7. How does Matthew 23:12 challenge our understanding of humility and pride in leadership roles?

8. What historical context influenced the message of Matthew 23:12?

9. How does Matthew 23:12 align with the overall theme of the Gospel of Matthew?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 23?

11. What does "humble themselves will be exalted" mean?

12. What does 'humble themselves will be exalted' mean?

13. How can I conquer my pride?

14. How can I conquer my pride?1. How does the context of Jesus' criticism of the Pharisees and scribes in Matthew 23 help us understand the importance of humility in our own lives?

2. In what ways can we practically demonstrate humility in our daily interactions with others?

3. How does the example of Jesus' humility in Philippians 2:3-11 challenge our understanding of leadership and authority?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced the consequences of pride. How did that situation help you grow in humility?

5. How can the principle of being exalted through humility, as seen in James 4:10 and 1 Peter 5:5-6, encourage us in times when humility seems to go unnoticed or unrewarded?1. What does Jesus' criticism of the scribes and Pharisees teach us about religious hypocrisy?

2. How does Jesus redefine greatness in His admonition to the disciples?

3. What can we learn from the "Seven Woes" about the dangers of legalism and losing sight of faith's heart?

4. How does Jesus' lament over Jerusalem underscore God's love for His people, even when they reject Him?

5. What practical steps can we take to ensure our religious practices are not merely outward shows but sincere acts of faith?

6. How does Jesus' rebuke of the religious leaders affect your understanding of spiritual authority and leadership?

7. How can we balance adherence to religious rules with prioritizing justice, mercy, and faith?

8. In what ways does Jesus' criticism of those appearing righteous externally but are internally corrupt challenge us to cultivate inner righteousness?

9. How does Jesus' sorrow over Jerusalem's rejection impact your view of God's heart towards those who reject Him?

10. How do you respond to Jesus' assertion that the greatest must be a servant?

11. What steps can we take to avoid the pitfalls of religious hypocrisy outlined in the "Seven Woes"?

12. How does Jesus' desire to gather Jerusalem under His wings reflect His care for us today?

13. How can we live out Jesus' teaching of humility and servanthood in our daily interactions?

14. What changes can we make in our lives to prioritize justice, mercy, and faith as Jesus instructed?

15. How can we encourage an environment that fosters internal righteousness over external appearances?

16. How does Jesus' lament over Jerusalem affect our understanding of His love and longing for humanity's salvation?

17. How can we guard against misusing religious authority as the scribes and Pharisees did?

18. What does the sorrowful prophesy about Jerusalem tell us about the consequences of rejecting Jesus?

19. How can we actively strive to maintain the purity and sincerity of our faith in light of the "Seven Woes"?

20. How does Jesus' lament over Jerusalem influence our response to those around us who reject Him?

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